Circle Group has secured two contracts worth approximately €250,000 ($290,000) with Italian intermodal operators to advance digitalisation across port and rail logistics networks.
The agreements cover development and management activities under a co-funded project focused on enhancing the functionality of Extended Port Community Systems (PCS) and strengthening digital tools used in port and intermodal rail operations.
The projects will support greater interoperability between ports, freight forwarders, rail operators, customs authorities and logistics providers through real-time data exchange, helping streamline cargo movements and improve operational visibility.
A key element of the initiative is the further development of Circle’s Milos® Rail Ecosystem, including upgrades to the Rail Dashboard, Rail Connector and Rail Interoperability modules.
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The enhancements are intended to improve usability and operational efficiency while supporting the management of documentation linked to cargo arrivals and departures.
The contracts also include the deployment of scalable digital components and a railway OCR data connector capable of automatically reading wagon and container codes.
The technology will enable rail transit information to be captured and shared in real time, improving communication between stakeholders through data collected at rail gates.
For ports increasingly seeking closer integration with inland transport networks, the project highlights the growing role of digital platforms in connecting maritime and rail operations while supporting more efficient cargo flows.
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Luca Abatello, President and CEO of Circle Group, said: “These new contracts confirm Circle Group’s role as a leading technology partner for the digitalisation of port and intermodal hubs.
“The evolution of Extended Port Community Systems and the integration of advanced tools for managing rail flows are key drivers for increasing efficiency, interoperability, and service quality in complex logistics systems. We are proud to contribute to these projects with leading Italian intermodal partners as part of the broader path of innovation and modernisation supported by our ‘Connect 4 Agile Growth’ business plan.”
For more information:
Circle Group – https://www.circlegroup.eu/
